Orthopedic Technologist — Casts, Braces & Patient Care

Southern New Hampshire Health; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Southern New Hampshire Health seeks an Orthopedic Technologist to support orthopedic and sports medicine providers in treating bone and joint injuries. The role involves applying and removing casts, splints, and braces, educating patients on injury care, and ensuring proper use of orthopedic equipment.

You will assist with patient intake, discharge, and safe movement, while documenting interactions in the EMR and adhering to HIPAA and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
• Two years of experience as an Orthopedic Technician preferred.
• Completion of a 2-year college or technical training program; certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply and remove casts, splints, braces, and other orthopedic devices.
• Educate patients and caregivers on injury care and cast care.
• Educate on mobility aids and use of DME.
• Assist with patient intake, discharge, and safe movement under supervision.
• Document patient interactions in the EMR.
• Adhere to HIPAA, infection control, and safety guidelines.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Cast application/removal

Patient education

Collaborative care

Time/resource management

EMR familiarity

Education

Two-year college or technical training program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Southern New Hampshire Health seeks an Orthopedic Technologist to support orthopedic and sports medicine providers in treating bone and joint injuries. The role involves applying and removing casts, splints, and braces, educating patients on injury care, and ensuring proper use of orthopedic equipment.

You will assist with patient intake, discharge, and safe movement, while documenting interactions in the EMR and adhering to HIPAA and safety guidelines.